Malaysia's Maybank posts near 17 pct higher Q1 earnings on loan growth
The higher profit was despite revenue dropping by 7.7 pct to 12.22 billion ringgit.
Thu May 27 2021
MIDF maintains positive call on banking sector
MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF) is expecting a five per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) loan growth this year.
Tue Mar 02 2021
Research houses: Rising COVID-19 cases, loan repayments to dampen loan growth
It expects an uneven recovery in confidence among households and businesses, which will limit loan growth.
Mon Nov 02 2020
Households can withstand extreme equity market shock - BNM
Some households are facing increased financial stress, despite a cautious stance that reflected in the weaker loan growth amid movement restrictions and lower discretionary purchases.
Wed Oct 14 2020
Households facing increased financial stress - BNM
Some households are facing increased financial stress despite a cautious stance that reflected in the weaker loan growth amid movement restrictions and lower discretionary purchases.
Wed Oct 14 2020
Banks expect recovery in household loan growth in 2H2020
Banks are expecting some recovery in household loan growth in the second half of 2020 amid low borrowing costs and improving labour market conditions, said Bank Negara Malaysia.
Wed Oct 14 2020
Hong Leong Bank Bhd eyes 5pc loan growth for FY19
Mostly driven by the retail and business banking segments, Hong Leong Bank Bhd foresees to achieve loan growth of more than 5 per cent for financial year ending June 30, 2019.
Tue Feb 26 2019
Major Thai banks strong, bad loan growth slows
Thailand's major commercial banks remain strong with high capital adequacy ratios, while bad loans are rising at a slower pace.
Tue Sep 26 2017
Global Islamic banks well-capitalised to weather challenges
Currency devaluation in emerging markets would also potentially affect loan growth for regional players.
Tue Apr 04 2017
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024